How To Fix /ISDFPS/UTILITIES052 - Number of records read is not equal to number of records output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/UTILITIES -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Number of records read is not equal to number of records output

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/UTILITIES052 - Number of records read is not equal to number of records output ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/UTILITIES052 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of records read and the number of records output during a data processing operation. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction, transformation, or loading processes, particularly in the SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Quality Issues: There may be issues with the source data, such as missing records, duplicates, or data corruption.
  Transformation Logic: The transformation rules applied to the data may be filtering out records or causing records to be modified in a way that results in fewer output records than input records.
  Mapping Errors: Incorrect mapping between source and target fields can lead to records being dropped or not processed correctly.
  Job Configuration: The job or process configuration may have settings that limit the number of records processed or output.
  Database Constraints: Constraints in the target database (like primary key violations) can